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Leave the HOW to the END – DoWoo #101/365

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foot downI put my foot down…AND I have to admit…it feels bloody fantastic!

beach-house-1152x864Shortly after meeting each other Walter asked me “Can you picture yourself living on a beach…in a hut?” It was an emphatic answer YES!!!!

So…fast forward to present day (12 years later) and I ask myself ‘What HAVE we done (besides get married and grow a child)?  We have this ultimate vision in our minds of a little piano bar – called Loud Smiles (of course). The ‘where’ took a few years to fine tune – Costa Rica. And similar to our good friends who live in Kauai now (rather than brrr Boston, MA where they hailed from) once we landed in this fantastic country we chose – it felt like home.  That was 8 years ago.

What has irked me since then is that our ‘when’ keeps moving farther and farther away.

WHY?

I also admit our ‘plan on ‘how’ to get to Costa Rica has had numerous twists and turns. Challenges which have encouraged me to wallow in strife, frustration and yes, even tears.

WHY?

don't need stuffWhile I admit I like ‘stuff’ I don’t NEED ‘stuff’. A simplistic life is all I desire. My only requirements: Walter, Gregory, the dog (of course) and it needs to be in a warmer climate with a laid back ‘island time’ feel. I envision this as a place and space where I can reconnect back to what is important – my family and my artistic side, spending hours creating – a place where people are not concerned with what you drive and how big a home you have – being who I was meant to be – to myself and my family.

WHAT have I done instead?  My time has been spent working in a hectic corporate environment, then it has been spent creating alternate businesses to allow me to work from home, all the while remaining trapped with financial responsibilities and surrounded by the possessions of our material world.

WHY?

I don’t honestly know.

Upon reflection it appears I was doing what I thought one needed to do to get where we wanted to go.  We work hard. We save. We work some more. We hopefully save some more. And EVENTUALLY we get to go there. The same way most people go to school to get a degree to work for someone else to eventually work their way up the ladder, to retire so they can hopefully do the things they always wanted to do.

I was concentrating on the HOW.

WHY?

While having a healthy nest egg in the bank before we leave for Costa Rica may be ‘optimum’… I’m now realizing – truly recognizing – what I’ve been doing to myself in order to get there.   THIS is where my foot came down.  I am a talented, smart, creative, personable person (hey, that felt GOOD!). I can do just about anything business wise and if there is something new I need to know in order to earn a living – I’m also a very quick learner.

The decision has been made. We are all in agreement. We have the where. We now have the when.  It’s the HOW which is not known but also no longer a concern.

There are the 6 questions we are to ask ourselves: WHO? WHAT? WHERE? WHEN? WHY? and HOW? How has always been part of this group but was – like the song on Sesame Street “one of those things which is not like the other”: It did not start with a W.

epiphanyWe are to concentrate only on the Ws.  It’s not our place to figure out the HOW.  That one is spelt differently for a reason – with the W at the end rather than the beginning. So that’s where we will leave HOW – at the end – allowing it to take care of itself – to unfold AFTER everything else has been taken care of.

So – it seems similar to the BE DO HAVE.  You must first BE.  Then you DO. THEN and only THEN will you HAVE what you envisioned.

YEAH!    Watch this space!

Clarity Slow Down – DoWoo #100/365

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100YEAH! Triple Digits!

I want to thank each of you…yes YOU…for reading, commenting, sharing, supporting, encouraging and being there for me throughout this journey. Who would have thunk 100 blogs in a 100 days?

And on this momentous day I reflect having experienced a very “interesting” day. A day of observing my reactions to what was going on around me – but in a totally different light!

You know how people talk about having an out of body experience…well, it was not like that! It was more like tiny moments of clarity where whatever was going on slowed down. I had time to recognize my thoughts and review my possible reactions and then slowed it down even further to ask myself how I would like to actually respond…and then I made a choice – doing so with a clearer understanding of how my response may affect the moment I was in. 

While nothing was earth shattering…the slower time frame allowed me to recognize that it IS POSSIBLE to choose.  We’ve spoken about being given the option as human beings to choose. However, many of us – and I raise my hand here – may find themselves just reacting….AND not always in the best way or with the best results. 

It goes back to our teaching within the Master Key. Most of us go from stimulus to reaction. We learn that we can train ourselves to go from stimulus to choice to response.  That additional step of recognizing and choosing results in the bigger difference of a response rather than a reaction.

This is what happened to me today! 

AND I am truly ECSTATIC!  

Thank-YouI implore you to stick with me through the next 265 days.  There are thoughts stirring, plans formulating and choices being made which are going to shift not only how I observe but how my entire life is to be lived.  Wanna share the ride?

Again, thank you for being here with me!  A blessing of abundance to you all! 

 

I’m on the Upswing Now! – DoWoo #96/365

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Watched an interesting movie this evening – The Giver.  In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the “real” world.

There were a number of interesting lines with one really jumping out at us. “Feelings are just fleeting..on the surface. Emotions..they’re very deep…primal..they linger.”  

A portion of the premise for this new-age community included the removal of each person’s ability to feel emotions and to choose anything. At 18 years of age they are told what their purpose in life was to be.

In the Master Key class we are asked to write down our purpose in life – our Definite Major Purpose. We are then asked to inject it with emotion. To dream. Use our imagination. Believe anything can be created. 

Journey-Pattern5-e1349748697252So…We just watched a movie which is about what would happen if everything we are being taught within the Master Key did not exist. The good news is the movie included a hero who recognizes his worlds plight and steps up to alter their trajectory – all in keeping with Joseph Campbell’s overview. 

Why had I not ever noticed this within movies before? Now, it’s all I look for. Mark refers to our “vision” board as a “movie” board.  We are supposed to be the hero in OUR movie – OUR LIFE.  We’ve taken the call to action by being in the class, we’ve been given mentors and helper to ease our  transition. We are all on our road of trials with some of us nearing the Abyss (certainly thought I reached it yesterday).  We now need to embrace in revelation,allowing the transformation to take hold…the balance will follow. 

Last night, after my “red button” day, I realized the only thing truly holding me back from reaching my dream – my dharma – is me.  I am allowing the trappings of our society to determine what I am meant to do and be.   I recognize the reward is equal to the level of risk. Therefore since the reward I envision is pretty out there…then my level of risk must be of equal strength in order to attain the reality of my vision. 

Look out Journey, I’m on the upswing now! 

The “Key” Affirmation – DoWoo #89/365

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The_Master_Key_SystemA year ago I was on the Master Keys Journey for the first time – now I am one of the Guides being available to support this years members so they may embrace the teachings incorporated within this Master Keys Experience.  

As Guides – we’ve “been there and done that” but one of our tasks is we are not to foreshadow any of the nifty things which are going to come about.  Allowing each member to experience this for themselves.  This truly is a self-discovery class.

That said, I’ve been patiently (truly) waiting on this week 9 to arrive so I could share this again. The phrase and it’s corresponding benefits really truly resonate with me – I reflect on it – I use it – consistently.   I had a business card holder engraved with the phrase from this week so that I am constantly in touch with it and reminded of the verbiage.  

A few months ago I was doodling and came up with a correlating drawing of what this means to me.  It’s what I’m currently using as my Picture on Twitter. I’ve included both the Poem I wrote last year and the art work I created to go with it.  Enjoy!   

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We read, in week 9 of The Master Key System, by Charles F. Haanel, [1919], the most wonderfully fulfilling and all encompassing affirmation. 

Haanel states “It cannot be improved upon.”  Frederick Andrews offered “Not only did I affirm it for myself, but for others that I knew needed it.”

I do not try to improve upon – only expand upon it to allow myself to understand what this statement means to me. I offer my writing here, to affirm this for myself and for any whom it resonates for.  Thank you for allowing.  I share it with an abundance of love and blessings to all who read on!

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I am the exact combination needed for me to be everything I am
I am complete within, without and with myself
The world is within me and I am within the world
I am and continue to be whole

perfect
With who and what I am
With where and how I am
The why continues to unfold
As I am and will be, I am perfect

strong
Enough to recognize what is required and to do whatever it takes
Strong for myself and for others
For the child within me and for the dharma which is my due
I am willingly and continuously strong

powerful
With an inner connection driven from an unlimited source
An ability to be what is needed and what is desired
What is within me vibrates outward lighting the cosmos
I am freely and joyously powerful

loving
To all whom I interact with on a daily basis
For those whom I do not know but who may need my love
An absolute truth which radiates from my centre
Without prejudice or exception, I am loving

harmonious
Of one mind with the ultimate purpose
I stand with truth for myself and others
My actions are in keeping with what is required
I am socially and peacefully harmonious

happy
To and beyond what I imagine
I share the bountiful and continuous fruits received
Willingly accepting what is offered
I am overwhelmingly and gratefully happy

“I am whole, perfect, strong, powerful, loving, harmonious and happy!”

Carolynn Sokil, 12.1.13

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Effort In = Results Out – DoWoo # 83/365

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Was speaking with a young lady today about our network marketing business. While I did my best not to have an opinion I did stray to what Walter assured me was coaching.  Whew.    

codependence 5We were speaking about people requiring too much of us – in that we coach and give and be-there for them when they start out on our team. But then some of these people become either dependent on us or demanding of us. When this has happened to me, I’ve gotten frustrated and have had to walk away from the situation in order to remain in any semblance of a positive productive space.  However, I’ve ended up leaving a partner without my support and feel less than stellar for having done so.  This is not who I wish to ‘be’.  

quote-if-you-put-in-time-effort-you-will-see-the-results-474x550Now – Imagine sitting down with your new partner, before they sign, with an outline of the recommended steps (whatever your business system is) to maximize the results of their new business. Operative word here is their business!  And we explain that the amount of effort they put in will typically result in a similar amount of return financially.  So even if someone has already coached their new recruit through the “Ink is Still Drying” skills from Mark J, having a list of the steps it is recommend for them to take to maximize their particular compensation allows you the opportunity to discuss and fully understand what your new person is willing to do. Setting expectations for both you and them. 

The benefits of network marketing (as compared to the corporate world) is an individual’s personal efforts (as long as they are productive efforts) typically yields reciprocal results as long as they stay the course and follow whatever system is in place.  However, if there are 10 items on the list and your new partner is only willing to do 2 out of 10, then they should be coached that their potential results may be a similar % of the potential income available and/or take much longer to reach certain financial positions.  

c790dcb90d3bc6e6_148350975.previewAn aside: Many may consider network marketing it is ultimately about leverage but unless you can reach a level yourself – how can you teach others to reach a similar level? To teach others to reach higher levels? To have a team who will build teams without you? We have to start somewhere! Why not set all the expectations up front.  We can control only what we do. We cannot control what they do.   They need to understand this as much as we do.  

This got me to thinking about the Master Key Experience:  Mark comments this is not a buffet where you can pick and choose what you are wiling to do.  If there are 10 things requested of you in the class – be it honour or tangible requirements – and you choose only to do a few…well then the results you can expect are either going to be less than full or take a much longer time to see.  

Effort In has a direct correlation to the Results Out

bc416f71add7798a963af454273179f1Is this not the same law which comes into play with what we feed our body? What we put into our mind? How we treat others? How we deal with life on a daily or moment by moment basis? 

So if we want our full blown future realty – everything we imagine our life to be – our hopes our dream – we need to give it our all.  As Mark says – we all quit.  Either we quit doing it all together or we quit doing it less than 100%.  

Which one are you? 

I own it! – DoWoo #77/365

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“We are all self-made, but only the successful will admit it.”  Earl Nightingale. 

Should_I_Start_My_Own_Consulting_Business_heroWalter shared the above quote Walter from a call he was on this evening.  Meanwhile I had been on the phone with a friend of mine.  Upon hearing my DoWoo post from yesterday and the day before, she observed and that no matter what was going on, I “owned it”.  

In our Master Key webcast today they spoke about recognizing that no matter what road we are on, we chose the road. We need to own it.  

JugglingI admit I have not been as committed to the daily Master Key process up till now, allowing the myriad of balls I am constantly juggling to be partially my excuse.  The bottom line is that it is still an excuse. I need to own it.  However, I am not going to beat myself up for anything  I have not done up till now – “Today ends at midnight” as Walter often reminds me. So, what now? 

own-itI own my thoughts! I own my feelings! I own my belief! Most of all, I own my journey! So I choose, in writing to you and myself, I own my success! Therefore as the Blue Print Builder states “I know I have the abillity to achieve the object of my Definite Major Purpose in Life, therefore I demand of myself Persistent, Continuous Action towards its attainment and I hear and now promise to render such action.   

I own my life! 

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A Struggle of Opinion – DoWoo #76/365

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the-struggle-is-part-of-the-story-Whitney-EnglishToday I struggled with my opinion and others. A colleague offered her opinion about what I had created for the team. She provided the details as to how, in her opinion, it would be better presented.  While I believe I am open to others perspectives, there is a difference between sharing and discussing ideas and when someone decides to share, without being asked, starting out with criticism of the existing ‘xyz’ and then offering improvement.   It definitely puts the receiver into an awkward position.  I observe this particular case could have had a different result had the person with the opinion been aware of how they were presenting their thoughts. 

life-choicesIn considering where I went with my opinion today, it was not about sharing but more about having made a suggestion and not liking the response.  It’s not that what was suggested would not take place, it was when it would take place. And in this case, I definitely had an opinion. While I did not voice my opinion, I did allow that opinion to arise in my thoughts, ultimately altering how I felt about the project and my involvement.   I had to ask myself, was this really necessary?  While I am involved, this is not my project. Those whose “gig” it is have the final say in how things are handled.  So, any choices in when something is delivered is truly up to them, and therefore the outcome (whatever the outcome) is also truly theirs. 

manager03rb1I release my opinions and observe: I have the daily ability to control how I feel by recognizing true perspective on all matters. So…is this my monkey? If so, allow myself to give it a hug. If it’s not my monkey, let it (and all thoughts associated with it to) go.  

If this sharing of my personal struggle with opinions ultimately helps another realign their thoughts…I would be honoured and blessed.  In the meantime, I proceed with my realignment. 

Shifting Towards Understanding – DoWoo #75/365

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1009377_brains_neuron_iStock_000004422514Small1I truly believe I am catching glimpses of another shift. A space where all that we have learned from Haanel, Og, Mark J, The Fab Davene and Trish is indeed reality. It’s almost like we are on a train which takes us past spaces where the power of your mind is indeed within Universal Mind – in perfect harmony – co-existing (based upon our current space) and yet existing as one.

On the train we move quickly through our daily existence – in some way it just becomes an absolute blur. But when you slow down – enough to catch glimpses of what exits outside the train – then you realize you have a choice of what type of life you lead.

DIVERGENTThe catch? You have to jump off the train. This space we are in exists in perpetual motion. So…it’s scary. What happens if what is ‘out there” is not what we envision it to be – maybe we were incorrect in our understanding?

Aha! I believe the quote goes something like: “The results of acting inspite of your fear is equal to, or in excess of, the depth of the fear itself”.  

Now…it is possible…there may be an even more important question to be asked here.

What happens if you don’t jump off the train?

 

 

Body Talk – DoWoo #71/365

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mzi.xakwfrqkWas chatting with someone today about their future reality – talking about envisioning what ‘feels’ good to them – choosing based upon how your body reacts.  I suggested she read through what she had drafted until something made her body go ‘wooo’.  She read through all her notes but said nothing went ‘wooo’. So I read what she wrote and my body went ‘wooo’ at certain spots.  I shared my reactions. She felt in tune with my observations. 

While she may not be in tune (as yet) with her body talking – I know my body talks to me. AND I also know when I have listened, things align. When I ignore these feelings, I usually end up saying “I told you so” to myself. 

Listening-dog_innolectinc.com_We know thoughts are energy.  So if thoughts are energy, when we think something good, it should feel good. When we think of something negative, it most likely feels ‘not so good’.  We just need to recognize what these feelings feel like.  Sometimes they can be quite quick and minor and other times they are prolonged and loud.  Either way it is your entire body telling you which way to go with whatever is going on. 

We’ve been working with our 9 year old to help him recognize this within himself. Imagine embracing this ability early on in life? The one thing he seems to have grasped so far is that when he is not truthful, his throat hurts.  VERY cool! 

Are you listening?? 

“Without Opinion” – DoWoo #61/365

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We are now at the stage in the Master Key Experience where the class members are asked to refrain for having an opinion on anything (unless they are asked and they are an expert on the subject). This is something I consciously worked on during the 2 week stint we were initially requested to refrain within. I was however somewhat lax in my retention of this perspective. Hence the 365 day blog.  Keeping this matter forefront in my daily life for a year! 

Walter looked at me today and said it must be a challenge to have a job which requires you to provide an opinion all day long.  I am a relocation consultant and summarize details on specific real estate matters. 

2013-06-13-no-opinion-zoneI got to thinking…must I have an opinion in order to do what I do? I’m thinking… NOT.  I do need to have significant depth of knowledge in order to inquire further on the detail provided. I do need the ability to disseminate the information gathered and prepare it in a way which is specific, measurable and supported. I do need skill to gather the information.  However, I do not need to have an opinion. 

I will never be able to look at what I do in the same way again.  I am a consultant.  I do not offer an opinion, I offer details with supporting documentation after having reviewed the available angels for all the pertinent data.  What my client does with that information is an opinion! 

Whoo Hooo!!  I Do Woo! Do You? 

Steve – DoWoo #59/365

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2014-11-16 10.24.23Today was a first.  Gregory went to a Halloween party at Scouts dressed in a costume we made: Steve aka “Minecraft Steve” or “The Player“.   I don’t understand the game but if he meets a new person, one of the first questions asked (to qualify the person as a potential friend) is whether they play Minecraft.  

So – we put it together – pixels and all.   I’ve put together costumes for myself or Walter but never “made” something for our son – he’s always worn purchased costumes. So this was an interesting ride to go on with him.   We all ended up working on it and it was a huge hit.  

Halloween is still one of my all time favourite events throughout the year.  AND I observe that our son appears to have picked up the torch.  

YEAH!!! 

No Speed Bumps on the… – DoWoo #48/365

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Was speaking to a colleague of mine earlier this week and was reminded of a conversation I had with one of her team.  I was on assignment, in the capacity of what I called a “plug and play VP”, for 14 months when one of the young ladies in the department looked at me and said “It’s not possible”.  I asked her what wasn’t possible. “You…being in such a positive frame of mind all the time.”  

The response I used then is very similar to an analogy I used this evening when conversing with someone about thriving rather than surviving. 

extra_mile speedBumpI explained: “We all have 2 choices in the morning – we can be happy or sad. When crap happens – because it can and does – it’s all in how you look at it. I consider it to be a small speed bump in the parking lot of life. I may run over a few when I stop to refill the gas tank – but once I’m back on the freeway – there are no speed bumps there!! “

The same way there are no traffic jams on the extra mile,

there are no speed bumps on the highway.

My observation for today: It’s all about choice. 

The Positive Police – DoWoo #39/365

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mu_gen_char_bio_mike_1240x689_v1Augh!   Have I created a monster?  No seriously  – he is definitely not a monster.  Just a very persistent version of what I will call “The Positive Police”.

Gregory was just over 8 years old when Walter and I embarked on our Master Key Experience last year around this time.  We shared a lot of what we learned with him – helping him to frame the world from a positive perspective. 

34-donts-bankruptcyAs a child, he is quick to catch on and fully embrace new concepts. His ability to rewrite his “blue print” (or “rut” as I one of our newer members referred to it his blog this week) is not as embedded as with us older folks.   So when we decided, as a family, to remove the word “don’t” from our vocabulary, Greg mastered the technique of turning things around with lightening speed. So fast I gave him the autonomy to correct me.  

However, it does not appear (at least for me) to sink in as well when someone else corrects you without allowing you the time to process it for yourself.  So we readjusted and asked Greg to allow us to think of our own corrected way of phrasing things positively. He came up with his own solution to continue to remain involved. 

I’m in the office when I use the word “don’t” during a discussion I’m having with someone on the phone.   I hear a voice from the other end of the hall, Greg calling out to me….

“OR?” 

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Difference of Opinion – DoWoo #34/365

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flessNot that I had an opinion…LOL…maybe it was a just a difference of perspective.  Walter was at a regional training for his business today. I figured Greg and I could go walk around a flee market – something we’ve never done before.  He likes “family time” and he likes “garage sales” and doesn’t mind “shopping” as long as there is something, somewhere, in there for him. So I figured we could go to a place I have not been in probably 10 years and walk around on a rainy day.  I had planned to give him $20 to allow him to find something he would like to purchase. 

When we arrived it was not open for another hour  Decided we’d go shoe shopping at Walmart (kids feet continue to expand in length – go figure!).  He decided he would much prefer to spend $20 on Pokemon cards which he had not done in a while. I acquiesced with the agreement that we would not open the Pokemon until we were done at the flee market – just in case he found something he wanted to purchase there as originally intended.

He was a trooper as we walked around the first of four buildings. He found nothing he wanted. In actual fact he did not really look at anything. When I wanted to go to the next building he asked to go home (obviously to open his Pokemon). We agreed on 15 minutes and he immediately set his watch alarm for the allotted time. After giving me the count down at least 4 times over the course of 15 minutes – we left, went home, and he asked to open his purchase. 

Focus-On-Your-DreamsWhat I observed today was a boy who knew exactly what he wanted, figured out a way to get it, went along with the requirement, ignoring all other possible temptations and focused on the final outcome.  

I was just along for the ride. But what a ride I’m on. 

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WPSPLH&H – DoWoo #33/365

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Today seemed to be a long and arduous journey.  Numerous aspects flying fast and furious and I admit to having been totally overwhelmed.  The good news is we shut it all down and spent the evening with family-by-choice friends.  I realigned my day and observed.  In reflection, that which caused any perceived challenges today were just “stuff”.  Does the stuff really matter? NO. What matters is who I am being. Everything else is filler and a reflection of what is going on inside.  I choose to be all that I am and more.  

I AM whole, perfect, strong, powerful, loving, harmonious and happy! All delivered aloud with en-THU-siasm!  

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An allowable opinion? – DoWoo #31/365

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userHad an interesting experience this evening. Was on a call with some lovely ladies going over a technical presentation.  I am honoured to be part of this group, lending my lack of expertise to help ensure the presentation is as “layman” user friendly as possible.

Was providing my nickles worth when I caught myself.  I’m not supposed to be giving opinions – I must DoWoo!  The team reminded me my opinion was being asked for, so I was perfectly OK to share.  Whew!

yeah_1However, what I realized from this exercise was that I RECOGNIZED I was giving an opinion. How HUGE is that?  When I started this process I struggled with being aware of what I was doing.  Now I’m beginning to catch myself more often.  This is a fantastic shift in awareness.  YEAH! 

This after only 30 days – IMAGINE how it will be after 335 more?! I DoWoo; Do U? 

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I am born today – DoWoo #28/365

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begin-again-buddah1Today was the anniversary of my birth – but in truth I believe I am born today.  

I felt a shift start yesterday; At some point during my full day of DoWoos I paused to consider what I was doing and why was I doing it and whether I was doing it fully.  

I started thinking further: Whom must I become in order to be who I want to be?  First I must decide what attributes the person I want to be has.  Then I must break down how I am to hone those attributes to be, at minimum, consciously competence with each. 

It’s amazing what results from pausing to take stock with whom you are “being” and whether it is in line with the person you intend to be. 

Blue-Print-Thumbs-Up-300x300Today was also the first day of the 2014/2014 Master Key Mastermind Alliance for which Walter and I are Certified Guides. The newest group of students who have embarked on this experience were provided with the Blue Print Builder to include within their daily repertoire of reading material.  

I repeat: I am born today! 

my version (altered slightly for tense and perspective):

I know I have the ability to achieve the object of my Definite Major Purpose in live, therefore I demand of myself persistent, continuous action towards its attainment, and I here and now promise to render such action. 

I realize the dominating thoughts of my mind DO reproduce themselves in outward physical action and transform themselves into physical reality; therefore I concentrate my thoughts for thirty minutes daily upon the task of thinking of the person I have become, thereby creating a clear mental picture of myself as that person. 

I know through the principle of auto suggestion ANY desire that I consistently hold in my mind seeks expression through a practical means of obtaining the object back of it, therefore I devote ten minutes daily to demand of myself the continued development of SELF CONFIDENCE. 

I clearly wrote down a description of my Definite Major Purpose in life and continue to persevere till I develop sufficient self confidence for its attainment. 

I fully realize that wealth and position can only endure when built upon truth and justice, therefore I only engage in transactions which benefit all parties affected.  I succeed by attracting to myself the forces I wish to use and the cooperation of other people. I induce others to serve me, because of my willingness to serve others.  I eliminated hatred, envy, jealousy, selfishness and cynicism and developed love for all humanity because I know only a positive attitude towards others can bring me success.  I cause others to believe in me, because I believe in them AND in myself.

2014-09-28 07.43.05I sign my name to this formula and have committed it to memory so I am able to repeat it out loud with FULL FAITH that it has and continues to influence my thoughts and actions, so that I am a self reliant, self confident and successful person.

Thank you!  Carolynn Sokil

I’ve included the crown our 9 year old made for me – Look closely at the wording with the arrow. Just in case I missed whose birthday it was.  

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Parenthood – DoWoo #24/365

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I LOVE I have been given the opportunity to be a parent!  I LOVE that my little man is exactly who he is.  Sometimes he just cracks me up!  He embraces all the teachings we have shared. 

P9204044Today he came home from school with an information package about taking a 16 week Karate Kid class during one lunch period per week.  I was reading through it when he asked me “Does it interest you?”  Included were a list of benefits your child would learn from taking the class.  The last one being “fun!”  He said: “I already know how to do that…I’m a Yellow!” He already talks in his Colour Code.

Later he and I were talking and I used the word “Don’t” in a sentence. He immediately said “Or?”  We have taught him the universe does not understand the word “don’t” and that we should always use the positive phrase. As an example – rather than say “Don’t fall down” we would say “Stay up-right”. I gave him the ability to correct me which he has done faithfully – but because he was giving me the alternate positive phrase – I asked him to prompt me by saying “Or?” which he now does frequently.  

It’s truly amazing how quickly kids pick up on new philosophies – whatever those may be.  

My observation today is that I LOVE being a parent! 

 

Identify; Don’t Compare – DoWoo #22/365

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Was speaking with someone today about our network marketing business when she made reference to how she felt when someone else got up at an event who had reached a certain goal – and she had not; or someone had got all the initial starting perks – and she may not have. I immediately was reminded of the advice given to me by a recovering alcoholic – “It’s OK to identify with others; just don’t compare.”  I shared the advice I had been given. 

Yolo-Award-CeremonyVectorToons.comThere will be a time when someone stands up to be acknowledged for having successfully reached their goals. Be supportive and cheer for them. There will be a time when someone is not able to stand up to be acknowledged as they have not reached their goal as yet.  Be supportive and cheer for them.  

Every person who stands up to be acknowledged was once seated. Every person who remains seated will at some point stand up – either to be acknowledged or walk away – their choice.  We are in fact both of these people at all times. 

However, neither of these other people standing or sitting has any bearing on our journey. Recognizing where we are, identifying with those who have reached their goals, identifying with those who have not – allows us to clearly see where we are, and what we wish to do to be where we want to be. That is all.

red carpetNo comparison required. No beating oneself up for having not “got there yet”. It does not have any bearing on any positive aspect of our existence or how we relate to the other person. Relish in where you are. Aspire to be all that you wish to be. Identify with others and embrace their journey as their own. Now embrace yours as it is meant to be at this singular moment in time. 

Thank you for stopping by – if you like what you read – please share! If you want to share in my journey, please choose to follow me. I wish you and abundance of blessings! 

Epiphany Time – DoWoo #11/365

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Depth+Perception.+I+don+t+got+it_b289f2_4607257I was in a family meeting last night with my 6 siblings. There were a lot of observations and opinions were flying rampant.   The great news is I restrained my opinions – avoiding feeding the bucket.  The even better news is I was able to observe my one sister’s ability to continuously keep us on track.  I had no idea she had this skill.

As an individual we may perceive others based upon our relationship with them rather than look at them as whole individuals.  What I figured out is that until now I have always observed and perceived my siblings as individuals within the family dynamics.  I limited my view to how they interacted AS family members.

perceptionPondering this in greater detail I now realize I have done this in ALL aspects of my life. I have viewed co-workers only on how they perform at work. I view customer service personnel, where I am a patron, as to how well they serve me.  I now realize I have mistakenly viewed my husband as a co-worker (we have a business together) rather than as the husband, father, and co-owner of the business we run.

Whoa! That was a doozy self-observation!  Time to reflect, readjust and continue on with a better understanding: Observe each individual as a whole – you may see abilities which were hidden by your limiting views.

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